Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

• Start Here: Build a Resilient Mindset for Your Job Search

  In this special ‘Start Here’ series, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman lays out a roadmap for a smarter, stronger job search. Over the next few episodes, we’re sharing the most essential strategies shared on the Get Hired podcast to help you navigate every step of your search.  Most people begin looking for work by updating their resume and applying to as many jobs as possible. But Andrew believes there’s a key aspect most job seekers ignore: their mindsets. That’s why, in this episode, Andrew shares top tips for building a resilient mindset for your search. Whether you're reeling from a recent layoff or simply feeling stuck, this episode will help you reframe rejection, celebrate small wins, and approach your search with the energy and confidence employers want to see. Key Topics: Why taking care of your mental health is a strategic move for your search The importance of owning your story after a job loss How to pause and reflect before rushing toward what's next Tracking small wins every week to build momentum and confidence How to stay motivated during a long search Links & Resources: Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠ Listen to our Job Search Mindsets Playlist here Follow ⁠Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠

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• Embracing Change: Get Hired’s Next Chapter

  In this special episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew shares an important announcement about the future of Get Hired. Afterwards, he’s joined by his colleague Leah Smart, host of the Everyday Better podcast, for a conversation about navigating change. Together, they explore why change—whether voluntary or involuntary—is the only constant in our professional lives, and share personal strategies for navigating the “messy middle” of change. Key Topics: What's next for Get Hired Why change is a feature of modern work, not a bug Using contemplative practices and meditation to navigate uncertainty Focusing on what you can control in your job search Reframing change as evolution rather than failure Links & Resources: Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here⁠ Follow Andrew Seaman on LinkedIn⁠ Listen to Leah's podcast Everyday Better⁠

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• Grow Your Career Without a Golden Ticket

  In today’s competitive job market, it can feel like the best opportunities are only available to people with the right type of degree, pedigree, or connections. But what if you’re starting from the outside? In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman sits down with Laysha Ward, an accomplished C-suite executive who spent nearly 33 years in leadership roles at Target. Laysha shares her journey from making seven dollars an hour on the sales floor at Marshall Field’s to finding her way to the executive suite of corporate America. She also highlights the essential strategies she used to grow her career without a silver spoon. Key Topics: How to write a personal purpose statement and use it as a career guide The difference between mentors and sponsors, and why you need both Strategies for building meaningful relationships throughout your career Why asking for the toughest assignments fights off fear How to navigate uncertainty by upskilling, refreshing your personal brand, and telling a compelling story Links & Resources: Follow Laysha Ward on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

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• How to Get Ready for Tomorrow’s In-Demand Skills

  Whether you're looking to advance in your current role, pivot to a new industry, or simply stay relevant, upskilling isn't optional anymore—it's essential. But where do you start? What should you actually learn? And how do you make time for it when you're already juggling work, family, and everything else? In this episode, Andrew talks with Raghu Krishnaiah, Chief Operating Officer at University of Phoenix, about how to create a successful upskilling strategy. Raghu shares the lessons he learned from transitioning his skills and experiences to a new industry, and makes the case to professionals about why upskilling in AI is a non-negotiable. Key Topics: Why 80% of your skills are transferable across industries The mindset shift that makes upskilling more fun Why prompt engineering is the baseline AI skill everyone needs to learn What to look for in a training program The top qualities employers look for: adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks Links & Resources: Follow Raghu Krishnaiah on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

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• The #1 Skill for Post-Grad Success

  In this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor Andrew Seaman is joined by Zoya Garg, the cofounder and COO of Zarna Garg Productions, the company behind comedian Zarna Garg’s global success.  Zoya’s unconventional career began in high school when she recognized her mother’s comedic talent and entrepreneurial spirit could become an actual business. Through grassroots marketing and social media strategy, she helped launch her mom’s standup career—an experience that helped her land a spot at Stanford. After graduation, Zoya returned to the family business, where she’s putting her computer science and classics degrees to work in unexpected ways. In this conversation, Zoya shares candid insights about the fear and pressure facing today’s graduates and gives advice on how to tap into an entrepreneurial mindset when traditional paths to success aren’t available. Key Topics: How entrepreneurship has become more accessible than ever for recent graduates The power of learning to sell, regardless of your degree or industry Using AI tools to master new skills and automate complex tasks Reframing your college degree as a flexible toolkit, not a rigid career path Why putting yourself out there is now a non-negotiable for career success Links & Resources: Follow Zoya Garg on LinkedIn here Join the Get Hired community on LinkedIn here Listen to more episodes of Get Hired with Andrew Seaman here

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